by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 23, 2018 | Stories
Forty statuesque Binibining Pilipinas candidates graced the headquarters of leading global insurer AXA to meet its executives and receive their personal accident insurance coverage worth P500,000 from Charter Ping An, a subsidiary of AXA Philippines.
They were welcomed by AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta, chief of commercial business Ninoy Rollan; Charter Ping An director Robert Yu; head of partnership Emmanuel Que; and head of commercial underwriting Edwin Salvan.

The beauty contestants listened to a talk on financial literacy, part of AXA’s thrust to empower people to live better lives. AXA stressed the need for ambitious, hardworking Filipinos like them to prepare early for the future to achieve financial security and peace of mind.
- Each of the candidates received P500,000 personal accident insurance coverage.
- At the coronation, the six title holders will be given P2,000,000 personal accident insurance coverage.
- The runners-up will receive P1,000,000.
- Winners will also be awarded travel insurance worth P1,000,000.
Through their personal insurance coverage, the lovely aspirants of the Binibining Pilipinas crown enjoy full personal accident, medical reimbursement and travel insurance benefits wherever they go, be it here or abroad.
Through its subsidiary Charter Ping An, AXA—a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management—is the official insurance provider for Binibining Pilipinas 2018. With Charter Ping An, AXA can now offer its customer a full range of insurance products to suit their needs and lifestyles.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 15, 2018 | Advocacy
AXA, the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, recently celebrated the strategic partnership with an event that highlighted their shared principles of teamwork, integrity, courage, and innovation. During the festivities, a check donation amounting to P70,000 was presented to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, a non-profit center for the orthopedically impaired.
Last July, NBA 3X Philippines 2017 presented by AXA staged a free throw challenge featuring local celebrities including TV personality Bobby Yan, former PBA player Paul Artadi, and former UP Lady Maroons team captain Karen Salapong that generated a financial donation for every free throw made, which will be used to purchase wheelchairs for the community.
AXA Philippines believes in empowering its customers to create a solid financial game plan to be able to live the life they choose.
On hand during the turnover were (L-R) AXA Philippines CSR Manager Eliza Delos Santos, Segment Director Johanna Janeo, Segment Manager Paulo Sulit, Chief Transformation & Operations Officer John Hilson, representatives from Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, AXA Philippines Chief Human Resources Officer Jaspreet Kakar, and Brand Marketing & Communications Director Donna Marcelo.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 6, 2018 | Stories
AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently held a basketball clinic for children ages 5-13 in partnership with the University of Makati and the Makati Youth Development Center.
Nearly 40 kids, representing three different barangays in Makati, participated in the training session which culminated in a friendly game. AXA chose the 10 most outstanding players from the group, and will support them as they participate in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska — the NBA’s global youth development program that promotes basketball participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and an active lifestyle.
AXA Philippines, through its corporate social responsibility arm, continuously spearheads and participates in similar development activities to help empower communities to live better lives.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 24, 2017 | Lifestyle
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a young professional, the same rule applies when it comes to retirement: It helps to prepare ahead. In fact, the sooner in your life you prepare for it, the more benefits you will reap, and the more you will be able to live what you love when the time for retirement does come.
AXA, global leader in insurance and investment, recently organized a discussion to introduce a new product thataims to help customers live the life they love as they get older – AXA Retire Smart.
The event was attended by award-winning author, newspaper columnist and former advertising executive Barbara Gonzalez; broadcast executive turned entrepreneur Jose Ramon “Monchet” Olives; chef, restaurateur, surfer, and TV host JP Anglo; and erstwhile brand manager and current skincare entrepreneur Jacqueline Yuengtian-Gutierrez, to provide insights on having the right game plan in place to have a good retirement.
Each successful in his/her own right, the four speakers shared the points of view of different generations.
Gonzalez and Olives chose to leave top-level executive posts before reaching their companies’ mandatory retirement ages.
Gonzalez said, growing tired of the pressures of managing a large family-owned advertising agency, she opted for a less stressful but still productive and meaningful life. She conducts writing seminars and makes jewelry. “Do what you want to do and have fun!” she said. Life should not end when retirement age was reached. “It’s just a phase, actually.”
For Olives, a major factor for his early “retirement” was he wanted a change of pace from the pressures of the highly competitive broadcast industry. “I want to pursue a more creative passion and take care of myself moreas life can send you something unexpected. What’s important is to be happy.”
Today, he takes care of the family business of handcrafted fans.
Gutierrez had reached the top of the corporate ladder, but she wanted to spend more time with and focus on her family.
She quit her job in a multinational firm and started her own skin care line after making sure she was financially prepared for the major undertaking. “It is important to save up and set aside funds for future needs,” she said.
Anglo acknowledged that many of his peers hardly thought about retirement. Although his ventures were doing well, Anglo said he was already thinking about his retirement goal, which was “to cook for free and for the ones I love,” and how to accomplish that.
AXA Retire Smart is an investment-linked, regular pay product bundled with life insurance coverage that helps you strategically build a future fund that you can tap when you retire so you can live what you love.
Its savings component gradually builds your future retirement fund with payment schemes that are easy on the pocket, while a portion of your premium is allocated to funds designed to grow your investment.
And because it also is a life insurance product, a lump-sum cash benefit is provided to your family in case of your untimely demise. To learn more about AXA Retire Smart, visit axa.com.ph today.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 20, 2017 | Lifestyle
Life offers amazing opportunities and grand adventures, but it can also take a sudden turn and bring unexpected challenges along the way. Such was the story of Lisa (not her real name), 25, when she decided to travel to Nepal to join a humanitarian mission to teach indigenous children.

Lisa was in Kathmandu on the 25th of April 2015 when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, the biggest one to hit the country in over 70 years. Lisa suffered both physical and mental trauma. The fact that she was thousands of miles away from home caused incredible distress to her family, who were desperate to hear news from her.
They sought help from AXA Assistance, and her name was added by the crisis command center to the list of people covered by AXA within the vicinity of the earthquake. An AXA medical professional conducted checks among the injured and found Lisa. He regularly checked on Lisa, gave her a chance to talk to her parents, and arranged for her to return home to fully recover from her injuries. She had surgery, went through physical rehabilitation and attended peer counseling to help her deal with the mental trauma. She was empowered to move forward and fully recover and eventually, Lisa chose to return to her life in Kathmandu.

Rahul Hora, President and CEO of AXA Philippines
Lisa’s story is the powerful backdrop for the new brand campaign of AXA, a global leader in insurance. “This campaign is all about empowerment,” shares AXA Philippines CEO Rahul Hora. “It’s all about helping our customers to live the life they choose, by being prepared for unforeseen events and how AXA can help people pursue their dreams, make a difference, and live the life they choose—with the right plan and partner to guide them in their journey”.
AXA is present in 64 countries and has more than 107 million customers worldwide. It has been recognized as the leading global insurance brand for the past eight consecutive years by Interbrand in their annual Global Best Brands ranking.
Rahul concludes, “With this campaign, we hope to inform more Filipinos of what AXA can do for them, how we can help them manage unexpected events, and empower them to live the life they choose.”
You can know more about Lisa’s story at www.axa.com.ph/livethelifeyouchoose.
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